Jonathan Shade Series by Gary Jonas

DEATH BY DARK MAGICAs soon as I get over my ex, her father hacks her mother apart with a sword.She hires me to prove dark magic was involved. Hey, it's what I do as a paranormal investigator, so I get why she thinks I can help.But my secretary, Esther, a ghost from the 1920s flapper era, and Kelly Chan, my magically engineered protector, are dead-set against me getting involved. With all the deadly magic flying around, they may have a point... moreDEATH BY DARK MAGICAs soon as I get over my ex, her father hacks her mother apart with a sword.She hires me to prove dark magic was involved. Hey, it's what I do as a paranormal investigator, so I get why she thinks I can help.But my secretary, Esther, a ghost from the 1920s flapper era, and Kelly Chan, my magically engineered protector, are dead-set against me getting involved. With all the deadly magic flying around, they may have a point.Because the sad truth is, I don't have any magic of my own. less

"He stole my heart, Mr. Shade. I want you to find him and steal it back."The dead won't stay buried in Denver, so Jonathan Shade isn't too surprised when a dead woman shows up wanting to hire him. A necromancer stalker has stolen her heart--literally--and she needs it if she's going to live.But Shade's jobs are never simple. The dead won't leave him alone. They work for a lovesick goddess who wants Shade to turn over her former lover... more"He stole my heart, Mr. Shade. I want you to find him and steal it back."The dead won't stay buried in Denver, so Jonathan Shade isn't too surprised when a dead woman shows up wanting to hire him. A necromancer stalker has stolen her heart--literally--and she needs it if she's going to live.But Shade's jobs are never simple. The dead won't leave him alone. They work for a lovesick goddess who wants Shade to turn over her former lover. Chased by zombies, and then by an army of skeletons, Shade and his magically-engineered partner, Kelly Chan, fight to stay alive. Keep your hands and feet in the vehicle at all times, and hang on, because there are no safe exits on the Acheron Highway... less

A RITUALISTIC MURDER Stephen Noble, a board member of Dragon Gate Industries (DGI), is decapitated. DGI, a front company for wizards, decides to provide executive protection services for Noble's son, Graham, and daughter, Rayna. But Graham doesn't trust wizards and refuses their offer, so DGI hires Jonathan Shade and his team to keep the Noble family safe. GUILTY CLIENTS The Nobles are from the other side of the Dragon Gate, and in that dimension, they committed crimes against the Marshall Clan... moreA RITUALISTIC MURDER Stephen Noble, a board member of Dragon Gate Industries (DGI), is decapitated. DGI, a front company for wizards, decides to provide executive protection services for Noble's son, Graham, and daughter, Rayna. But Graham doesn't trust wizards and refuses their offer, so DGI hires Jonathan Shade and his team to keep the Noble family safe. GUILTY CLIENTS The Nobles are from the other side of the Dragon Gate, and in that dimension, they committed crimes against the Marshall Clan. And now the Clan has come through the Gate to exact their revenge. While Graham and Rayna were too young to have been a part of the death and mayhem in the other land, honor dictates that they must pay for the crimes of their family. INHUMAN ATTACKERS How can Jonathan protect clients who are willing to kneel and accept death at any moment? How can he and his team handle thirteen deadly warriors willing to die to accomplish their goal? And how can Jonathan defeat the deadly creatures the Marshall Clan has brought with them to our world? Creatures that will destroy anything in their path as they hunt their prey. The Jonathan Shade series so far: Modern Sorcery Acheron Highway Dragon Gate Anubis Nights less

A SORCERER SEEKING IMMORTALITY The powerful wizard, Henry Winslow, arrives in 1877 and sets out for the Barbary Coast in San Francisco to steal a bit of life energy from his parents before he can head to the 1920s to complete his immortality ritual. A FORMER SLAVE WITH A MISSION Douglas Freeman is a former slave with a growing collection of vengeful ghosts, and he's headed for the Barbary Coast to kill the last few men on his list... moreA SORCERER SEEKING IMMORTALITY The powerful wizard, Henry Winslow, arrives in 1877 and sets out for the Barbary Coast in San Francisco to steal a bit of life energy from his parents before he can head to the 1920s to complete his immortality ritual. A FORMER SLAVE WITH A MISSION Douglas Freeman is a former slave with a growing collection of vengeful ghosts, and he's headed for the Barbary Coast to kill the last few men on his list. CHAMPIONS OUT OF TIME Jonathan Shade and Kelly Chan reunite with Brand, the former Sekutar warrior, and Esther, the ghost who has an unbreakable bond with Shade.  They set out for California to stop Winslow.  But the Barbary Coast is a dangerous place where life is cheap. Their paths will cross with thieves, cutthroats, crimps, prostitutes, gangs, magic, and a supernatural threat.  Time is running out on their mission, and one thing is certain--not everyone is going to get out alive.The Jonathan Shade series so far Modern Sorcery Acheron Highway Dragon Gate Anubis Nights Sunset Specters Wizard's Nocturne less

A MURDER IN LAYERED TIME In the conclusion of the three-volume time travel sequence, Jonathan Shade is sent back to 1926 to kill an upstart wizard named Henry Winslow.  Henry wants to die because in order to achieve his goal of immortality, he must first achieve resurrection... moreA MURDER IN LAYERED TIME In the conclusion of the three-volume time travel sequence, Jonathan Shade is sent back to 1926 to kill an upstart wizard named Henry Winslow.  Henry wants to die because in order to achieve his goal of immortality, he must first achieve resurrection. PAWNS IN A LARGER GAME Jonathan Shade and Kelly Chan are part of a larger plan playing out across time, and while Henry Winslow is a major player, there's someone else acting as the mastermind, and his name is Jonathan Shade.Shade's plan relies on changing the way things happened in the twenties...but if things change too much, there won't be a future to which any of them can return. The Jonathan Shade series so far: Modern Sorcery Acheron Highway Dragon Gate Anubis Nights Sunset Specters Wizard's Nocturne less

AN EARLY WARNING When a vampire named Victor Pavlenco shows up on Jonathan's doorstep, it's clear that old enemies are closing in.To deal with the threat, Jonathan and Kelly need a weapon capable of killing a god, which leads them to a special nightclub with an exclusive clientele. But the cover charge is steep--your soul!Club Eternity delivers action, humor, and surprises at every turn. Whether you've read the rest of the Jonathan Shade series or you're just coming along for the ride.. moreAN EARLY WARNING When a vampire named Victor Pavlenco shows up on Jonathan's doorstep, it's clear that old enemies are closing in.To deal with the threat, Jonathan and Kelly need a weapon capable of killing a god, which leads them to a special nightclub with an exclusive clientele. But the cover charge is steep--your soul!Club Eternity delivers action, humor, and surprises at every turn. Whether you've read the rest of the Jonathan Shade series or you're just coming along for the ride... WELCOME TO THE CLUB! The Jonathan Shade series Modern SorceryAcheron HighwayDragon GateAnubis NightsSunset SpectersWizard's NocturneRazor DreamsVertigo EffectClub EternityTimeless Gods less